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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-14 Minutes NEW OVER COUNTY SING HO 1 CO ITY DVISORY CO 1 E Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting for October 14,2008 New Hanover County Senior Center Members Present: Alton Parker,Cay Davis,Joan Apke,Dorothy 0 e, John Brett, Mary A Lewis,Julie Brewer, Doris Walters,Denise Shaurt, Patricia Lawler, Kristi Dale, Sue Moriarty Absent: Faye Hoffman Regional Ombudsman; H. in Quidas Guests: Susie Sprenger, L. Reinhart, Heather Wrenn The meeting was opened by Alton Parker, Chairman. After introductory remarks,the erly tr.* * g was * *tiated by H. i Quidas who introduced L. Rheinhart and Heather Wre s of the Elderhaus Pace Progr. Is who presented "Looking at Community Long Te i Care". The Pace Progr is offers all inclusive care for the elderly, " a living progr • instead of an end of life prom . i ". The progr.is,which is Medicais edicare based,has existed as an optional benefit since 1997 and was approved for use in N.C. 'in Feb . of 2008. In April the service was offered for patients in New Hanover and B i s *ck Counties who are skilled nursing care eligible and whose f. •*lies are really motivated to keep them at home. It was an informative presentation for the CAC members. An update on the new Facility S ey Process observed by CAC members at M. I er was shared 'th other committee members.Election of CAC officers for 2009 results were Chairman-Alton Parker,Vice-C • s an-John Brett, Secretary-Cay Davis. Faci lity visitation reports were given by John Brett,Joan Apke, and Dot Grime. Of special note was a new pro. at Silver Str u which desiii ates a nurse manager to assure that new s I ssions are room ready with specific needed equipment and will serve as f. ily contact within 24 hours. After scheduling of upcoming facility visits,the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Cay Davis, Secretary Listen to 350+music, sports, &news radio stations FREE white you browse.Start Listening Now! NEW OVER COUNTY NURSING HO 1 COM ITY 111 VISORY CO I TTEE Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting for October 14,2008 New Hanover County Senior Center Members Present: Alton Parker, Cay Davis,Joan Apke,Dorothy 0 s e,John Brett, Mary k Le *s,Julie Brewer, Doris Walters,Denise Shaurt, Patricia Lawler, Kristi Dale, Sue Moriarty Absent: Faye Hoffman Regional Ombud an; H. in Quidas Guests: Susie Sprenger, L. Reinhart,Heather Wrenn The meeting was opened by Alton Parker, Chai an After introductory remarks,the erly training was • *tiated by H. * Quidas who introduced L Rheinhart and Heather Wrenn of the Elderhaus Pace Pro. . who presented "Looking at Co ty Long Te Care". The Pace Progr offers all inclusive care for the elderly, a living pro. . I instead of an end oflife progr. ". The pro. ,which is Medicaid/Medicare based,has existed as an optional benefit since 1997 and was approved for use in N.C. in Feb . of2008. In April the service was offered for patients in New Hanover and B s *ck Co •ties who are skilled nursing care eligible and whose I% ilies are really motivated to keep them at home. It was an info ative presentation for the CAC members. An update on the new Facility S ey Process observed by CAC members at M. er was shared •th other co ttee members. Election of CAC officers for 2009 results were Chai an-Alton Parker,ViceCh i an-John Brett, Secretary-Cay Davis. Faci lity visitation reports were given by John Brett,Joan Apke,and Dot G e. Of special note was a new pro u at Silver Ste ii which desi u ates a n e manager to assure that new admissions are room ready with specific needed equipment and *11 serve as f. fly contact * • 24 ho . After scheduling of upco g facility visits,the meeting was adjo ed. Respectfully sub tted, Cay Davis, Secretary Listen to 350+ music, sports, &news radio stations FREE while you browse.Start Listenino Now!